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Indian Lake Closed Until Further Notice
The City of Worcester has issued a public health advisory due to laboratory results of high levels of bacteria in Indian Lake. The lake has been ordered closed until additional laboratory tests show otherwise.
Individuals and their pets are encouraged to avoid coming in contact with the lake until further notice. The City will be working with environmental health specialists to monitor water quality and determine the length of the closure.
The following recommendations are being offered to avoid exposure until further notice:
- Do not swim in the lake
- Do not allow pets in the water
- Fishing is prohibited
- Do not swallow water
- Rinse skin off immediately if contact occurs
As previously planned, Indian Lake will be closed all day today for algae treatment.
Free World Cup Soccer Clinic on Friday at Green Hill
A free World Cup Soccer clinic will be held for the first time in Worcester led by professional International coaches from Global Premier Soccer.
The clinic will feature a curriculum built around the skills of the Stars of the Women’s and Men’s World Cups and will be held at the Green Hill Park Athletic Fields.
The clinic will take place Friday, July 26 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. To register, click here.
Two Worcester Neighborhoods Have Meetings Tonight
The Worcester Police Department’s Neighborhood Response Team will be hosting two meetings tonight in Worcester neighborhoods.
The East Mtn St. neighborhood meeting will take place at 5:30 PM at the Salem Covenant Church at 215 E. Mountain St.
The Columbus Park neighborhood meeting will take place at 6:30 PM at the Knights of Columbus at 44 Circuit Ave.
The WPD encourages area residents to attend the meetings. Contact the WPD Neighborhood Response Team at 508-799-8664 for more information.
Out to Lunch Music Festival and Farmers Market Happening Today
Each Thursday during the summer — from 11 AM to 2 PM — the Out to Lunch Music Festival and Farmers Market takes place at the Worcester Common.
This week will feature music from the Santana tribute band, Abraxas.
For more information, click here.
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